The project is part of the research initiative, Hidden Legacies: Slavery, Race and the Making of 21st Century America. It is a project of New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute  and seeks to deepen Americans’ understanding of the legacies of slavery and to bring journalists, scholars, students and communities together to promote and produce research and reporting that illuminates the experiences of people of color in the United States. Our research is ongoing. If you have archival materials to donate to our project or are interested in collaborating with us, please contact us here.